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Here is the easy way to make an origami flower, the lotus. Since all of the folds are fairly straightforward, this is a great project for beginners. The result is a sharp, abstract rendition of a lotus flower that can be decorated in any way you like.

Tips

To make the "petals" a little softer, you can bend them over the shaft of a pen or pencil to give them a curved appearance, starting with the inner petals and working your way out.

Color in the edges of the "petals", or add other patterns. You can also use colored paper to enhance the finished origami.

Make sure your hands are clean & oil free. Each time you rub your hand or fingers down a fold anything on them will be rubbed into your paper.

Regular weight paper (20#) is easier to fold.

For a lotus with a lot of petals make one the regular way and then another with just one more fold (see notes under step 3). Then, set the smaller lotus inside the center of the larger lotus. Tuck the bottom folds under the most center flaps of the larger lotus for a really complex looking flower.

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